Books with author Edmund Gosse and William Archer

Hedda Gabler is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen was present at the world premiere, which took place on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. It is recognized as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama. The title character, Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre. Hedda's married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: "My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather as her father's daughter than her husband's wife."

Hedda, the famous daughter of General Gabler, married George Tesman out of desperation, but she finds life with him to be dull and tedious. Interesting events unfold. Hedda Gabler is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It is recognized as a classic of realism, nineteenth-century theatre, and world drama. The title character, Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre. The play has been adapted for the screen a number of times, from the silent film era onwards, in several languages.